The Legend of Zelda: The Four Swords+

[Papercut]

ah dammit, whatever resolve I had has just given up and gone for a day trip.

[Commander Marklar]

There are loads of people to talk to and many puzzles to solve that include phasing in and out of the level.

It works even better than that, as there is interaction between the two levels via the bracelet one can get. Have a play, you'll see!

[Mayhem]

Have ordered anyhow at that price (and it shipped today) and if it's too language, then can always get the US version instead. At least I have enough of the GBAs and the cables here at home...

[gordon]

Aargh. Now I've gone and done it, too. I hope the Jap text isn't going to get me down too much; in any case, if Navi Trackers doesn't appear on any other version, it's a bargain.

[MikeF]

Had a quick blast at lunch time and I like it. Not sure whether to use the wavebird or the GBA for the single player game though yet.

When do you get the option to save ?

There doesn't seem to be one in the options as far as I can tell. One option takes you back to the game, one back to the start of the level and the other to the main menu. Am I missing something here ?

[martTM]

Aargh. Now I've gone and done it, too. I hope the Jap text isn't going to get me down too much; in any case, if Navi Trackers doesn't appear on any other version, it's a bargain.

I've pretty much worked out Navi Trackers now - it's not actually that tough to get through, once you get the gist of it. If I get the time, I'll bang out a mini-guide and send it to GameFAQs...

And you only get the option to save at the end of a stage (in the main game) or at the end of every play (with Shadow Battle or Navi Trackers), MikeF - I guess because the levels aren't that long in comparison to a 'regular' Zelda game, they've taken the option to save mid-play out. I can't see that being a problem, but I can also see some folks being annoyed with it.

[MikeF]

cheers Mart.

I am not bothered in the slightest, just glad that I wasn't missing the obvious. I look forward to finishing the first level tonight then.

[zeroboo]

can anyone explain what you do in the Tetra's Tracker thing?

Cause if its not any fun then im just gonna wait for the European release.
Talking of which, anyone know when this will be released in Europe?

[martTM]

I'm having a great time playing it. When I get a spare five minutes, I'll write a nice long tirade about how, if you're playing the game alone rather than with friends, it's actually BETTER than the main game (did I just say that? I think I did... )

[Shin Gouki]

Is The Four Swords an adventure game like ALTTP and TWW?

Is it good to play in one player mode with only a standard GC pad?

I like the sound of a 2D Zelda game but this seems nothing like the standard story driven adventure games. Not that ive read much about it tbh, only this thread.

[martTM]

From what I've played, it's only story-driven in the initial premise - Shadow Link, evil spirit, kidnapped maidens, blah blah. The rest is distinctly action/adventure, so anyone expecting an unfolding story like Wind Waker is going to be disappointed. But then, if you ARE going to buy this, that's probably not what you want anyway.

[Commander Marklar]

Dark world themes are in

[Earl]

Excellent.
How far are you in Marklar? I've just finished 3-1. I got stuck on it for about an hour before I copped on and felt rather stupid afterwards. Couldn't believe I was so dumb.

Finally got to play multiplayer as well today and it was fantastic. I know it's a damn fine game in 1p but 4p is just pure gaming bliss. I didn't know you unlocked mini-games in multiplayer either so that came as quite a shock. We had an absolute blast playing the chicken game, so simple yet so fun and the first one wasn't bad either.

Tetra's Trackers was played for a bit as well and we all enjoyed it. A lot of shouting and cursing at the TV but that made it all the better.

[Commander Marklar]

We're up to level 6 now, then I fell asleep playing Not 'cos it was boring or anything, just not getting much sleep lately

There's a nice stealth bit on L5, pinched straight out of Wind Wakar -- that was fun

[MikeF]

Played it last night and am definately impressed. Playing with the wavebird at the moment for ease of movement (plus the fact that I can lounge on he sofa )

Finished all of Level 1 without any major difficulties and moved onto Level 2. Is it true that this level requires move knowledge of Japanese to progress through it ?

I am really enjoying it so far and can't wait to play some more tonight